Showing posts with label elder care. Show all posts
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Friday, January 10, 2014

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, @PKHedrick @nursesonthenet #NursesonTheNet #nurseup

Congestive Heart Failure, CHF, Patty Hedrick, @PKHedrick #NursesonTheNet:"Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that requires a lot of daily management. As a result, it impacts not only the
patient, but also family and friends. Without careful monitoring, your loved one can end up with scary symptoms that often result in hospitalization. On the other hand,
careful following of dietary restrictions and daily weight and blood pressure checks can nip these frightening flares in the bud.
Anyone living with or helping someone with CHF will find it is a big job. And it takes its toll. In addition to daily assistance, CHF is unpredictable. There are good days and
bad days. Your relative can tire easily and need to cancel even the most cherished plans. "Cabin fever" is common for both the patient and family members. So is depression."
North Star Elder Care
222 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 2000
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-335-2006, or toll-free at (800) 385-NSEC (6732)http://elderpages.com/beachcities/resources/chf.php

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Discover Martine Ehrenclou, @Med_Writer, Author of "The Take Charge-Patient"
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Power Strategies For Nurses:"Do your nursing shifts feel like you’re running full speed ahead on a treadmill that you just can’t stop?
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Monday, June 20, 2011

Most Baby Boomers are Unprepared to Care For Aging Parents | The Intentional Caregiver

Yesterday, I was fortunate to be able to interview Mr. Jeff Huber, President of Home Instead Senior Care, the largest provider of in-home care services for seniors in the world and was the first company to offer franchise opportunities.

Most professionals involved with eldercare are aware that adult children are not prepared to care for their parents when they receive “that call” that throws them into the caregiving role.  But the Home Instead Senior Care network  wanted to learn more about that and so in conjunction with The Boomer Project, a study of 600 baby boomer aged adults was conducted. 

The results surprised me:

  • Less than 50% were knowledgeable about their parents’ medical history
  •  49% were unable to name any of their parents’ current medications
  • More than 30% did not know just how many medications their parent(s) was taking
via takingcareofthefolks.com

Thank you Shelley for bringing attention to this critical topic. It is a phone call we will each be getting eventually. It is much better to be prepared.

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Care Management Consulting, Nurse Entrepreneurs, Nurse-Owned Businesses

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AgingInfoUSA:"Sue Salach-Cutler has worked in the geriatric healthcare field for close to 20 years and is the Author of "Along Comes Grandpa", a caregiving resource guide, and the novel "If I Walked in Her Shoes" (http://www.AlongComesGrandpa.com). As a National Speaker, Sue utilizes her personal and professional experiences to educate and empower professionals on the work/life affects of caregiving. ;As CEO of AgingInfoUSA she partners with companies to evaluate the cost of employee caregiving on their bottom line and implement cost effective solutions. Sue was the 2010 recipient of the YWCA Marguerite Henry Leadership Award for Communications/Technology and the Influential Women in Business Award from the Business Ledger and NAWBO. AgingInfoUSA received the 2010 Excellence in Business Award from the Business Ledger and was nominated for the Chicago Innovation Award."
651 S. Sutton Road - Suite 204
Streamwood, IL 60107
call: 847-630-0381
fax: 630-889-9886
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AgingInfoUSA
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/suesalach
Twitter: http://twitter.com/susanavello
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/aginginfousa
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Categories: Care Givers, Facebook/, Geriatric Resources, Geriatric Nurses, LinkedIn, Long Term Care (LTC), Twitter, Youtube

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Lisa Ann Stern:"Personalized Home Health Care and Geriatric Care Management for Seniors in Palm Beach County, Florida. At Stern Nursing Services (SNS), my goal is to help clients achieve the best quality of life possible. I understand that one solution does not fit every situation so I take the time to actively listen and learn about each client's needs and preferences. This enables me to tailor a care program that maximizes the client's independence and dignity."
@SternNursing Palm Beach County(561)860.0042
Small Business Owner,Nurse, Geriatric Care Manager, Guardian ad Litem, Super Star MoM. #nurse #GAL #caremanagement #alzheimers #nurse #palmbeachcounty
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SternNursing@live.com | 510 Sunset Road Boynton Beach , FL , 33435 USA | Phone 5616324707 Mobile 5616324707
https://twitter.com/#!/SternNursing
http://www.sternnursingservices.com

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Donna M. Post, RN, BSN, MBA / HCM, CLNC, LNCP-C , Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc., California Nurse Entrepreneurs, Legal Nurse Consultants:"Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting has over 24 years of experience clinically and administratively, in cardiac, adult and pediatric critical care, and dialysis. Our experience extends to both the inpatient and outpatient settings. MVLNC provides effective identification of practice standards, regulatory standards, adherence and/or deviations to these standards. Our background provides our clients the added benefit of understanding healthcare infrastructure, budgets, and healthcare labor issues. This extensive experience allows for identification of medical and nursing issues in any case that involves health, illness and injury. The clients we serve are attorneys, insurance companies, healthcare facilities and others. At Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting, our goal is to provide our clients with cost-effective, efficient, review and analysis – providing you with winning services while critically defending your bottom-line.
2491 Alluvial #7
Clovis, Ca 93611
Phone: 559-294-7580 or 877-532-5676
Email: midvalleylegalnurseconsulting@gmail.com
http://www.mvlnc.com
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Rhonda K. Alfredson RN CLNC CRRN CCM COHN, Georgia Legal Nurse Consultants:"Discovery Partners provides a multitude of comprehensive nurse consulting services to attorneys, small and large businesses, and insurance companies. Services include Legal Nurse Consulting (med. mal, PI, WC, toxic torts, fraud, soc. security, PL, criminal, gen. negligence) , Disability and Workers' Compensation Case Management, Hearing Conservation Program Consultation and Administration, Ergonomics Consultations, Occupational Health Services Consultation, Medical/Health Related Educational offerings, as well as other consultative and support services."
P.O. Box 555
Conyers, Georgia 30012
Phone number: 770-602-4531
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/dpclnc

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Gerry A. Kinjorski, BS, RN, CLNC, Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., Florida Nursing Entrepreneurs:"Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., is a legal nurse consulting firm that serves the patient-client and the attorney. If you have questions concerning negligence or medical-malpractice, personal injury or assault, toxic tort, worker's comp or any medical injury you may need Aidant."
7 So. Aurora Ave.
Clearwater, Florida (FL) 33765-3517
Phone number: 727-448-0455
Fax number: 727-447-8012
aidantresearch@aol.com http://www.nursingexperts.com/aidant/

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Lynne Ploetz, R.N., C., B.S.N., CCM, Minnesota Nursing Entrepreneurs, Care Management, Nurse Consultants, Consulting, Patient Advocacy
Adult Critical Care, Community Health, Geriatrics

http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/ploetz

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Advocare Geriatric Care Management:"Advocare RN's and Certified Medical Care Managers are your in-town, on-the-spot eyes & ears for elder loved ones in your your family or extended family. We are familiar with the physicians and medical facilities in South Florida, and know where to turn to get answers. With resources at our fingertips, we can help whether it's finding the best physicians for your loved ones and accompanying them to the doctor, arranging in-home care, or determining the appropriate short-term or long-term medical or assisted living facility."
Advocare, Inc.
Contact_person(s): Marty Seigel
2833 Oakbrook Dr Weston, FL, 33332
Phone number: 954-349-7585 Fax number: 954-349-8724 mseigel@caremanage.com
http://www.caremanage.com

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Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, Inc.:"The Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, Inc. (FGCMA), is a not-for-profit organization of practitioners whose goal is to advance the dignified care for the elderly and their families. FGCMA is dedicated to promoting the professional field of geriatric care management by training, assisting, regulating, educating, and supporting qualified members who provide a full range of services to the elderly, their families, and caregivers."
Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, Inc.
9715 W. Broward Blvd., PMB 206 Plantation, FL 33321
http://www.fgcma.org/

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Midwest Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers:"We are the Midwest Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Members conduct their practices within the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. We are an association of private practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families. The association is committed to working towards the highest quality of care for the elderly and their families through education, advocacy, and high standards of practice."
http://www.midwestgcm.org/

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National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers:"GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate."
1604 N. Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
520-881-8008 520-325-7925 FAX
http://www.caremanager.org/

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Seniorcaremanagers.com:"Too often we hear of the elderly falling through the cracks of the very systems designed to help them. Ensuring proper health services and living assistance for an older adult often leaves the family lost in a maze of bureaucracies. These situations are often complicated because our loved ones live at a distance. Unfortunately, this creates stress and tension that prevents family members from enjoying their remaining time together."
http://www.seniorcaremanagers.com/

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Geriatric Care Managers New England:"What does a Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) do? GCMs are specialists in assisting older people and their families to plan for and implement ways to allow for the greatest degree of independence, safety and comfort. They meet with families, assess the client's needs, and develop a comprehensive plan with input from caregivers, professionals, and others. They then assist with any appointments, interviews, and other paperwork and make all preparations for needed in-home care or arrange for a transition to a facility. They review all options clearly and discuss them with the family. Once services are set up, they can monitor and coordinate them, and revise the plan if needed. This gives the family assurance that an objective, knowledgeable professional is available to maintain personal contact with the older person, caregivers and family."
198 Tremont Street PMB #336 Boston, MA 02116-4705
(617) 426-3533
http://www.gcmnewengland.org/

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Western Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers:"The Western Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers welcomes you to find out more about care managers and how they can help with care giving needs. If you are already working as a care manager and thinking about joining the Association, please go to the National site, www.caremanager.org to find out more information. We look forward to seeing you at one of our Chapter meetings."
GCM Western Region
1604 N. Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
Phone: (520) 881-8008 - Fax: (520) 325-7925
http://www.westerngcm.org/

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Institute of Healthcare Management:"The Institute of Healthcare Management was formed by the coming together of two well established major organisations, the Institute of Health Services Management and the Association of Managers in General Practice. Incorporated in 1999 the Institute is the largest professional organisation for individual managers in all areas of healthcare. The Institute for Healthcare Management stands for excellence in management and excellence in healthcare. By promoting the highest standards in healthcare management, the IHM plays a leading role in improving effectiveness in the quality of health services.
46 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1 Tel: 020 7881 9235 Fax: 020 7881 9236 Email: enquiries@ihm.org.uk
http://www.ihm.org.uk/

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BJB Geriatric Services; Elder Care Management; Geriatric Care Management; Therapeutic Caregiving; Barbara J. Bridges, R.N.:"Ms. Bridges is an experienced radio and television guest expert, speaker, and educator on Alzheimer's disease and dementing illness. She is available for telephone and in-person radio interviews, as well as for television appearances and speaking engagements. Audiences immediately recognize that Ms. Bridges speaks not only from her professional perspective as a registered nurse, but also from the personal and intimate experience of caregiving for both of her parents who had Alzheimer's disease."
PMB 127, 16212 Bothell Everett Highway
Mill Creek, WA 98012-1219
Phone: (425) 745-4645 or (425) 337-3414
Toll free United States and Canada: (800) 799-3414
International except U.S. and Canada: (425) 337-3414 (US Code = 1), Fax: (425) 338-0456
E:mail: bjbservices@prodigy.net
http://pages.prodigy.net/bjbservices/

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If you explore the site a bit, you'll find profiles of hundreds of nurse entrepreneurs around the country. We encourage you to browse around, find a business category you are interested in, then contact the nurse directly. We're available for questions as well. This website is Owned-Operated by Andrew Lopez, RN a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nurse.

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Should You Incorporate Your Registry Business? By Joseph Caracci, RN:"The short answer is yes! When starting a new nurse registry business, you are entering into a legal business environment that requires you to take steps to protect your personal assets, such as your home, your savings, and your retirement. With this in mind, you need to determine which legal form you are going to take for your new registry. Some of the common choices are a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability partnership (LLP), a limited liability company (LLC), and a corporation."
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The #1 question, we've been receiving lately is about Starting A Nursing Agency, resource sites & manuals

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Interesting Reading For Nurse Entrepreneurs, Actual or Soon To Be:

Nurse Entrepreneurs: Tales of Nurses in Business:"This book is vey inspiring! Learn how 50 different nurses brought their vision to reality! Learn some great tips on starting your own business. Nurses don't have to just work at the bedside. Read this book and you will be thinking of how you can make your dream a reality!"

Own Your Own Corporation: Why the Rich Own Their Own Companies and Everyone Else Works for Them:"Rich Dad's-"Own your Own Corporation" is a must read for anyone comtemplating a new business-or someone who already owns their own business. Garrett's direct yet simplistic explanations of the different business entities,the proper and best suited entity for your business-is followed by real-life scenarios which helps drive home the importance of corporate ownership in today's business world. Use Garrett's legal expertise to establish a successful, legally responsible and fiscally protected business...And understand the why's and how's of that ownership."

21 Success Secrets, Success Secret #4- "Do What You Love to Do." Get your FREE CD and find out the other 20 secrets of self-made millionaires.:"Order your FREE CD ($4.95 S&H) from Brian Tracy's acclaimed 21 Success Secrets series. Start with 21 Success Secrets of $elf-Made Millionaires - full of techniques practiced by all men and women who go from rags to riches in one generation. Brian Tracy is a noted success expert. He's trained over 2 million people in 23 countries how to achieve their financial goals faster than ever before."

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    Healthgrades.com, Find and Compare Nursing Homes:"Don't waste hours on the Internet or on the phone collecting data. The healthcare quality experts at HealthGrades have researched, organized and interpreted it for you. It just takes a few seconds to get a report that will give you exactly the information you need."
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    Nursing Shortage Serious For Seniors:"There is a threat to the health of every older adult in the United States and Canada looming on the horizon. It is not a virus or new type of bacteria that is causing this threat. The threat to health is a result of the increasing shortage of nurses in both countries."
    http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/prevention/a/nurse_shortage.htm

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    Clinical Nursing Case Studies:

    Nursing Home Rehabilitation Stay Proves Terminal. Was Quality of Care Given An Issue?
    Lloyd v. County of Du Page, 707 NE.2d 1252 - IL (1999)
    Summary: Nursing homes are frequently a patient's destination for rehabilitation following surgery. Common conditions fitting this bill include large bone fractures, hip replacements and stroke. Following these acute episodes, the patients are too unstable to go home and not "sick" enough to have their hospital stays reimbursed by insurance companies. The purpose of admission to a nursing home is to help the patient regain lost function, strength and health. In this case, the patient would remain in the Nursing Home till her death of complications.

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    Elderly Patient Repeatedly Injured In Nursing Home "Accidents." Negligence, Coincidence or Abuse?
    Brickey v. Concerned Care of Midwest Ince. 988 S.W. 2d 592 MO (1999)
    Summary: As the elderly population continues to increase, more and more families are faced with the decision to place loved ones in nursing homes. When a family member is placed in a facility, a certain standard of care is expected. In this case, a resident was injured repeatedly while under their care. When the patient died a few days after being "dropped" the family sued.

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    Wednesday, April 13, 2011

    Shon Ingram (EldrcareConsult) on Twitter

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    Dad and fiance to an awesome family. Three dogs. A hunter, fisherman, a lover of nature and all things good. Owner of my own geriatric care management company.
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    Today is a blessing.....share it with a senior in your community. Deep thoughts sponsored by Eldercare Life Solutions
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    Thursday, March 31, 2011

    Primary Caregiver Tips for Organizing Family and Friends | Caring.com

    By Kate Rauch, Caring.com senior editor

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    Organizing family and friends for caregiving

    From holding family planning meetings to running your own blog or website, you can do a variety of things to enlist the support of friends and family -- and keep them informed -- when you're a primary caregiver.

    Yet it's not easy managing people, and this is essentially what you're being called on to do -- on top of managing someone's care. Volunteer helpers need coordination and follow-up, as well as updates on how the person in your care is doing. So how can you keep this blessing from becoming a burden? Here are some suggestions that have worked for other families and friends of patients.

    Hold a meeting
    • A good starting place for organizing care is with the person's family, his close friends, or both. Consult with the person you're caring for about the idea as much as possible, including whom to invite. The goal is to gather those close to him together to review the person's situation and needs, listen to his wishes, and hash out a care plan. (Sometimes the best support group isn't made up of relatives but of friends or a mix of family, friends, and service providers.) It helps to have an agenda and someone in charge. What you're after is a rough outline of who can do what, when, and for how long. This will give you a sense of other resources you'll need to tap, including other friends or paid help such as a visiting nurse, personal care attendant, money management service, or geriatric care manager.
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